Cosmetology Instructor Course Information

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Cosmetology Instructor course description

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 25-1194.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0413

The curriculum involves 300 hours for cosmetology instructor to satisfy Tennessee state requirements. The course educates prospective cosmetology instructor to address the needs of students in the classroom and the clinic floor. Prospective teachers learn to utilize a system of forward-focused thinking and front-end coaching. By learning the methods of teaching cosmetology, the prospective teachers learn to engage students in the learning process and stimulate the discovery process with visuals, music, and/or hands-on activities.

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level cosmetology instructor.

This course is taught in English.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 300 clock hours

The cosmetology teacher course is divided into two designations: Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching. In the 300-hour course, the first 35 hours are spent on Psychology and Methodology, followed by 265 hours of Student Teaching.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell the School Nashville cosmetology teacher course will be divided into two (2) designations:

  1. Psychology and Methodology: These classes focus on the theory of teaching, using Milady’s Master Educator textbook, including weekly tests.
  2. Student Teaching: You will learn to write lesson plans and do actual teaching from your lesson plans. There will be a practical teaching evaluation of your teaching skills.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell the School Nashville meets or exceeds these requirements:

Subject Minimum Hours

Lesson Planning:
Course outlining and development
Lesson planning and motivation
Record keeping
Testing
Grading

 100
General:
Book knowledge
Teaching techniques
Visual aid equipment
Classroom management
Student motivation
Product Knowledge
State laws		 100

Physical:
Permanent waving
Relaxers
Shampooing
Nail care
Facials
Haircoloring/lightening
Haircutting
Clinic floor management

 100
TOTAL HOURS 300

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 300-hour course:

  1. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each theory exam.Theory exams cover a review of the Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
  2. Students must receive 85% or higher on each final exam; final exams cover a complete overview of the Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.